Job Title: RTE Delkor Supervisor – 2 nd Shift
Department: Production
Reports To: RTE Superintendent
Exempt or Non-Exempt: Exempt
Overview of Company
John Soules Foods is a thriving family-owned food company that has made a positive difference for its customers and consumers for nearly 50 years. Our purpose and promise of Great Food, Made Simple® drives us. Based in Tyler, Texas, the company is a leading national producer of ready-to-eat and ready-to-cook chicken and beef products and is the number one producer of chicken and beef fajitas in the USA. We proudly serve a broad portfolio of great-tasting, high-quality products sold throughout the US via retail, food service distributors, and restaurants. Our wide array of national customers includes prominent organizations such as Walmart, Costco, Sam’s Club, Sysco, and HEB. The company was established in 1975 by John Soules Sr., and the business is now in the second generation of family leadership. The organization has expanded dramatically over the past decade, and with its continued growth, it now has annual sales of approximately $1 billion. The company employs over 2,000 individuals and has three manufacturing facilities in Gainesville, Georgia; Valley, Alabama; and its headquarters in Tyler, Texas.
Job Summary:
The Production Supervisor will oversee and manage production shift employees and ensure compliance with safety, quality, and quantity standards.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Oversees production operations on assigned shift.
- Prepares work schedules to ensure efficient operations.
- Maintains knowledge of processes and equipment.
- Ensures that products are identified, weighed, and warehoused correctly.
- Troubleshoots issues that arise.
- Notifies maintenance department of equipment problems.
- Ensures that employees comply with applicable safety regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Ensures paperwork is completed and signed correctly.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Makes sure that production schedules are attained.
- Makes sure that labor standards are met.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Thorough understanding of or the ability to quickly learn production operations and machinery.
· Excellent supervisory and leadership skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
· Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
· Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software to complete reports and logs.
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Prior exceptional work experience with the company preferred.
- Degree preferred or equivalent of experience.
Physical Requirements:
· Must be able to traverse the production facility.
- Requires working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures, Includes exposure to contaminants.
- Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable.
- Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions.
- Must be able to list 50 pounds at a time.
The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following:
- Incentive Pay: This position is eligible for the Company’s bonus plan, with amounts varying based on program terms.
- Vacation / Sick days
- Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
- Telemedicine
- Onsite Clinic – Tyler and Valley
- Free annual health screening
- 401 (k) with company match
- STD and LTD
- Life insurance & other voluntary benefits
- Career Development: We support professional growth through continuous learning and development opportunities.
Soules Foods is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.
Applicants with disabilities needing accommodation during the application process can contact Human Resources at the relevant location.
Soules Foods will not discriminate against applicants who discuss their compensation. We also participate in the E-Verify program where required by law.
Unsolicited Assistance: Soules Foods does not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for U.S. positions. Resumes or candidate profiles submitted without a valid written request and search agreement from HR will be considered the property of Soules Foods. No fees will be paid for candidates hired through unsolicited referrals.
